Cytological sampling of the uterine cervix: knowledge and perceptions of women who go through the exam

Revista de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Izaura Bica Domingues¹  Stefanie Griebeler Oliveira²  Simone Wünsch²  Raquel Pötter Garcia² 

[1] Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de São Luiz Gonzaga, São Luiz Gonzaga, RS;Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS;

关键词: enfermagem;    prevenção de câncer de colo uterino;    saúde da mulher;    cultura;   

DOI  :  10.5902/217976922543

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and the perceptions of women regarding uterine cervix cytological sampling. A qualitative research, characterized as exploratory and descriptive was conducted in a countryside city in the South of Brazil. Such study was carried out with women who looked for medical assistance to go through the test, in three Family Health Units. Saturation criterion was considered, regarding each FHU, as for definition of the number of participants. Data collection was accomplished through interviews, which were followed by thematic analysis. The women present knowledge about the aim of the exam. Besides, feelings such as shame and embarrassment emerged, which are culturally built and established as barriers for the test

【 授权许可】

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